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Patent GB-189724320-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Door Checks.
Inventor: LEGGOTT ROBERT JOHN
Filed: 1897-10-21
Granted: 1898-07-02
Abstract: 24,320. VÚrel, A. A. Oct. 21. Spring wheels; felloes or rims; tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The inner rim C, shown in cross-section in Figs. 1 and 5, is connected with the outer rim C' by two rubber rings B, B<1> the edges of which are strengthened with canvas insertion and are attached by bolts E' to the flanges D, D<4>. Lateral oscillation is prevented by forming the flanges D, D<4> to act as guides, as shown in Fig. 1, or by inserting segmental pieces G, Fig. 5, which are shaped to allow small radial motion. Locking- pins G<4>, fixed in the outer rim and passing through the inner rim, may also be employed, or the two rims may have parts which form bayonet-joints. Relative circumferential motion is prevented by a projection on the outer rim which takes between two projections on the inner. An outer tyre may be attached to the outer rim, and the two rubber rings may be connected by a cross-piece. Pneumatic wheels.-A pneumatic chamber may be placed between the rims and the rings.
Patent GB-189727949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Locomotive Boilers.
Inventor: DRUMMOND DUGALD
Filed: 1897-11-27
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 27,949. Drummond, D. Nov. 27. Locomotive boilers.-Two sets of inclined water tubes B, B are fitted across the firebox as shown. one set being in proximity to the fire-door, and the other at the back end of the firebox. Doors E, E are fitted to afford access to the tubes for cleaning purposes. These doors may be hinged, with slotted brackets, so that they may be drawn clear of the studs or bolts which secure them and swung round out of the way.
Patent GB-189728451-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spraying Apparatus or Pump for Agricultural and other purposes.
Inventor: STRAWSON GEORGE FREDERICK
Filed: 1897-12-02
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 28,451. Strawson, G. F. Dec. 2. Portable pumps; hand-pumps.-An apparatus for spraying or distributing liquids for agricultural purposes consists of a portable tank A and handpump P enclosed in the tank. The pump consists of a flexible diaphragm F which is reciprocated as indicated in dotted lines by a hollow rod u attached at the top e to a hand-lever mounted on the top of the tank. The suction valve is formed by a flexible disc K closing over holes T communicating with the tank. The ball valve 0 delivers the liquid to the hollow pump rod a and thence by an orifice h at the top to a hose or the like. An air vessel V is fixed to the rod u and communicates with the interior of the latter by a small hole w ; stirrers a are also attached to the rod u to agitate the liquid in the tank. A lid and strainer are provided on the top, and a strap and buckle are fastened at the side for carrying. The tank is strengthened by corrugations m which may also indicate certain fractions of the tank volume.
Patent GB-189729821-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Heaters.
Inventor: SCHINDLER-JENNY FRIEDRICH WILH
Filed: 1897-12-16
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 29,821. Schindler-Jenny, F. W. Dec. 16. Casting.-A smoothing-iron or other apparatus to be heated electrically is made by casting a metal casing c on a refractory insulating-body a containing heating-wires, this body being left partly uncovered on one side, where the wires project.
Patent GB-189730772-A (GB)
Title: Appointment Post Card.
Inventor: ABBAY RICHARD
Filed: 1897-12-30
Granted: 1898-04-09
Abstract: 30,772. Abbay, R. Dec. 30. Postcards.-Postcards for making appointments are distinctly marked back and front with lines or designs, preferably in red, in order to attract attention to these cards when placed among others.
Patent GB-189807859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Relating to Tags or Labels and Methods of Securing the same
Inventor: REENSTIERNA GUSTAF LIBERT
Filed: 1898-04-01
Granted: 1898-07-09
Abstract: 7859. Reenstierna, G. L. April 1. Labels.-The edges or corners A' are turned over, and tacks or nails C are secured to the turned-over edges with their heads concealed as shown.
Patent GB-189809159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle or Seat Supports, more particularly applicable to Velocipedes.
Inventor: SHAW-MACKENZIE JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-04-20
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 9159. Shaw - Mackenzie, J. A., and Crowsley, E. A. April 20. Saddle supports. - The supports have their horizontal portions mounted so as to rotate in sockets on the saddle posts. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the tube B is mounted in ball bearings in a socket c on the saddle post. The motion is controlled by a pin d secured to the tube B, which works in a slot d<1> in the socket c, and is pressed into a vertical position by springs d<1>, d<2> as shown. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the tube B is mounted in ball bearings on a pin b screwed into the socket c and locked therein by screws c<x> which engage grooves in the pin b. A piece d secured to the tube B engages stops d' on the socket c and limits the motion.
Patent GB-189810698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bitless Bridles.
Inventor: WETHERED EDWIN ROBERT
IPC: B68B1/04
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1899-03-11
Abstract: 10,698. Wethered, E. R. May 10. Bridles.-Relates to improvements in the bitless bridle described in Specification No. 25,066, A.D. 1896. The noseband d is connected to fulcrum plates b kept in place by the cheek straps a and strap f. The curb chain d<1>, with band d<2>, is attached to the short ends of the levers c<1>, which are pivoted at c<2> to the plates b and are connected together by the bar g. The reins e are attached as shown, and a second pair may be attached to the levers nearer their fulcrums.
Patent GB-189812944-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Appliance for Manipulating Oven Shelves.
Inventor: FRYER ARTHUR STURDY
Filed: 1898-06-09
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 12,944. Fryer, A. S., and Watson, C. P. June 9. Oven shelves, appliances for handling.-Relates to an appliance whereby oven shelves may be readily manipulated in a hot state. A frame consisting of a cross-piece A with two or more chisel-ended prongs B is provided with handles D. A lip E is attached to the cross-piece A so that the shelf F can be supported by the prongs B and retained in place by the lip.
Patent GB-189814413-A (GB)
Title: Improved Variable Speed and Compensating Gear.
Inventor: GEERING THOMAS
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-06-30
Abstract: 14,413. Geering, T., and Geering, H. June 30. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to variable-speed and reversing gear. Motion is transmitted from the motor shaft A by chain gear C and a friction clutch D to the intermediate shaft B, which carries three spur-wheels F. The countershaft E carries three wheels G, movable axially so that any one of them may be placed in gear with the corresponding wheel F. The road wheels K are driven by chain gearing L from loose drums J, the inner surface of each of which is toothed to engage with three pawls loosely mounted in sockets at the angles of triangular bosses fixed on the shaft E. For revering, the drum J is secured to the shaft by a clutch P, and the pinion N is moved along its stud to couple the wheels M and 0.
Patent GB-189815807-A (GB)
Title: Bath Salt.
Inventor: MYLES FREDERICK FERDINAND
Filed: 1898-07-19
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 15,807. Myles, F. F. July 19. Cosmetics; perfumery.-Bath salt for bath and toilet purposes is composed of a mixture of common salt with saponifying-agents having an excess of alkali. Perfuming-agents may also be added. A suitable mixture consists of 2000 lbs. avoirdupois of fine salt, 25 lbs. of borax, 15 lbs. of soda ash, 5 lbs. of glycerine, ¢ lb. of cotton-seed oil, ¢ lb. of oil of lavender, “ lb. of oil of bergamot, ¢ lb. of sweet orange, and, as a vehicle, 25 ozs. of alcohol. The latter are all apothecaries' weight. The additional matters are first mixed together, and then incorporated with the salt.
Patent GB-189817640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Drop Box or Shuttle Box Motion of Looms for Weaving.
Inventor: ROTHWELL FRED
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 17,640. Rothwell, F. Aug. 16. Loom change-box motions.-To enable the same pattern card, or a repeat of the same pattern card, to bring always the same shuttle box into operation, the box-operating lever p is connected as shown to two eccentrics i, i<x> on shafts f, f<x>, and the eccentrics are turned into their extreme positions by pairs of segmental wheels h, h<x>, which are actuated by racks k, k<x> under the control of needles m from the pattern cylinder b. The racks are pivoted to a bar l, which is moved up and down by a cam. The combined action of the two eccentrics gives four different positions to the shuttle boxes.
Patent GB-189820508-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Check Punching Machines.
Inventor: BROSNAHAM GEORGE OTHMAN
Filed: 1898-09-28
Granted: 1898-12-23
Abstract: 20,508. Brosnaham, G. O. Sept. 28. Type-writers and like machines.-Relates to a machine for punching the amount of a cheque in letters as well as numerals. A sliding carriage, which is moved by the operating-lever G to bring the required die into position, carries dies C for the letters and dies D for the numerals. Each die has a male part C<2> or D<2>, and a female part C<1> or D<1>. Whether the letter or numeral die is forced down, when the lever G is depressed, depends on the position of the block F, which slides on the lever F<1> and is moved to one position or the other by a shifting-device. Every time a die is operated the pawl J<2> slips over the ratchet teeth on the wheel K, and as the parts are returned to the normal position the wheel K is rotated and the cheque moved forward. When a space is required, the carriage is moved to an extreme position, and the lever G depressed. The lever G may be prevented from descending to its lowest position when forming a space, with the result that the pawl J<2> passes fewer teeth on the ratchet-wheel, so that the space is less in width than a letter. A lever operated by a key at the side raises the top roller L to allow a cheque to be inserted. The back guide O, which regulates the distance of the perforations from the edge of the cheque, is operated by the rod O<5>. Collars O<7> may be used to secure the rod when properly adjusted for cheques of a given size.
Patent GB-189826797-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Closing Junction Inlets or Outlets in Stoneware Pipes when not in use, applicable also for Joining Pipes.
Inventor: TRUEMAN JAMES COBDEN
Filed: 1898-12-19
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 26,797. Trueman, J. C. Dec. 19. Earthenware pipes; spigot-and-socket joints.- Relates to means for closing junction inlets or outlets in earthenware pipes when not in use, applicable also for joining pipes. The socket of the branch pipe is formed with a groove a and ridge b. In the latter are two segmental gaps, through which the projections on the plug d can pass when the plug is inserted. It is then partially rotated. The joint is made good by a previously-inserted packing of clay. In the modification shown in Fig. 5, the plug is formed with a flange e as shown. By forming pipes with one end grooved and the other ridged, as described above, the invention can be applied for joining pipes.
Patent GB-189902465-A (GB)
Title: An Improved System of and Apparatus for Milling.
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE THOMAS
Filed: 1899-02-03
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 2465. Smith, G. T., and Gardner, W. Feb. 3. Drawings to Specification. Processes for reduction of grain.-In a process for the milling of grain, the following apparatus is employed, viz.:-(1) A combined scalper, grader, and dresser, and preferably purifier as described in Specification No. 2463, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Sifting &c.], and used or not in connection with a dust-collector; (2) a series of roller mills or the like ; and (3) elevators such as are described in Specification No. 2462, A.D. 1899, [Abridgment Class Lifting &c.].
Patent GB-189902661-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Milking Apparatus.
Inventor: BECHTOLSHEIM CLEMENS FREIHERR
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 2661. Bechtolsheim, C. F. von. Feb. 6. Cow - milkers. - Relates to a milking- machine in which the teat cups are arranged in pairs having a reciprocating movement relatively to each h other, so that, while one pair is stripping the teats, the other pair is pressed against the udder to subject it to massage to facilitate the flow of the milk. Fig. 1 shows a section through one of the teat cups of each pair. The cup f is adjustably carried by arms e secured to the rod of a piston b. The cup d is similarly carried by arms c attached to a cylinder a. Each cup is provided with a pneumatic cushion g, which can be inflated as shown in the cup f during the downward movement for stripping the teat, and can be exhausted as shown in the cup d to allow the teat again to enter the cup during the upward stroke to press the udder. The piston is operated by air or water under pressure which enters a valve box r by the pipe p. Slide valves i and mare operated within the box r by a rod h connected to, and actuated by, the piston b, as shown. The box r is connected to the cushions g and to the top and bottom of the cylinder a by the pipes shown. The valves are so arranged that between each stroke all the cushions g are inflated to prevent the machine from falling off the teats upon which it hangs during the milking operation. The Specification describes three forms of sliding valves for operating the piston, and also shows a form of the machine adapted for use with teat cups operated by a pulsating vacuum such as those described in Specification No. 14,789, A.D. 1894. A moderate vacuum may be employed in the teat cups, to facilitate the teats entering properly into the cups during the upward stroke.
Patent GB-189905119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Purifying and Softening Water.
Inventor: MCLAREN WALTER STOWE BRIGHT
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-04-08
Abstract: 5119. McLaren, W. S. B., and Carrod, H. March 8. Water, purifying and softening.-Relates to apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 16,295, A.D. 1895. The reagent tanks D, D' are arranged one within the other, and are provided with separate stirrers f<4>, e operated by separate handles f<2>, e<2>. The stirrers f<4> are carried on a frame pivoted on the central post d', to which the stirrers e are fixed. Two outlet pipes, one communicating with each compartment, lead to a common outlet controlled by a three-way cock i<6>.
Patent GB-189905204-A (GB)
Title: Improved Frame-work Holder for Use in the Construction of Floors.
Inventor: BREMER JOHANN CHRISTOPH AUGUST
Filed: 1899-03-09
Granted: 1899-04-22
Abstract: 5204. Bremer, J. C. A. March 9. Floors.-A temporary framework or centering for use in the construction of floors is suspended from the girders h by angular holders a which carry swivelling cranked arms p. One prong b of the holder is bent to an obtuse angle to hook over the lower flange of the girder, and the other prong t acts as a strut. The framework is released by turning the cranked arms back from under the wedges and cross-bars d.
Patent GB-189909990-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Apparatus for Computing Price and Value.
Inventor: MORRIS CORNELIUS STUART
Filed: 1899-05-11
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 9990. Morris, C. S. May 11. Value-indicating apparatus.-An apparatus or scale of the platform type is shown in Fig. 1. The computing-beam has value and price bars i and i<1> with indicating slide blocks o and j thereon. The slide block j on the price bar is coupled with the slide block g on the horizontal bar d, the bar d being coupled pivotally to horizontally-bifurcated portions of the member b o f t h e platform - snpporting system. The tare beam f engages with the central portion of the bar d. The slide blocks j and g are moved along after pressing together the spring-actuated levers m shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189913462-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Street Fire Alarms.
Inventor: SHORE CHARLES
Filed: 1899-06-29
Granted: 1900-05-19
Abstract: 13,462. Shore, C. June 29. Alarms, fire.-In street fire-alarms, the spring door c, carrying the mouthpiece d of a telephone or the like, has a catch b with which normally interlocks the upper end of a vertical spring bar a. The bar has a projection h, Fig. 2, against which presses the end of a lover f, pivoted at g, the other end of the lever f being actuated by a pivoted counterweighted lever i, which normally rests on a projection k of a spring bar l terminating at its lower end in a push-knob m, which rests against a pane of glass n. To give an alarm, the glass is broken, when the push-knob m passes through the aperture and the projection k is withdrawn from the lever i, and the bar a is withdrawn from the catch b, thus permitting the door to fly open to transmit the message.
Patent GB-189914987-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fishing Reels or Winches.
Inventor: TATE GEORGE PETER
Filed: 1899-07-20
Granted: 1899-08-26
Abstract: 14,987. Tate, G. P. July 20. Reels and winches, rod.-The barrel a rotates as usual on a spindle a<1> fixed to the plate b, and is driven by a crank g through gear-wheels d<1> and c. The crank axle d passes through a block e<1> which is free to slide in a radial slot to throw the wheels d' and c into and out of gear. This movement is effected by the rotation of an eccentric pin by the finger piece l<1>, the pin being linked to the block e'. A spring push-brake n<1> is applied to the rim of the barrel.
Patent GB-189918948-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Stud or Clip for Fastening Collars, Ties, Shirt Fronts, Cuffs, and the like.
Inventor: WILSON GERALD
Filed: 1899-09-20
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 18,948. Wilson, G. Sept. 20. Clip fastenings; studs and solitaires; necktie fastenings.-A stud or clip for fastening collars, ties, shirt fronts, cuffs, &c. consists of a plate F carrying pivoted between brackets C an arm B which is inserted through holes in the collar &c., and is then pressed into the position shown, by a spring E.
Patent GB-189920873-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in the Method of Drying Peat and the like.
Inventor: SPRINGBORN ERICH
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 20,873. Springborn, E. Oct. 18. Drying peat &c.-A process for drying peat, bog, and similar materials consists in first incorporating a mixture of unslaked lime, soot or the like, sugar or the like, and potassium nitrate with from forty to eighty times its weight of peat, according to the wetness of the peat. The material is then formed into blocks and subjected to a light and continuous pressure. The blocks are then dried in sheds. Baryta may be used instead of lime. The Provisional Specification mentions the use of slaked lime and potassium or sodium chloride in the mixture.
Patent GB-189921154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Oscillating Valves and Valve-gear.
Inventor: SZEKELYHIDY LASZLO
Filed: 1899-10-23
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 21,154. Szekelyhidy, L. Oct. 23. Valves and valve gear.-Relates to the construction, to the balancing, and to means for actuating a pair of oscillating valves working one on the other as main and cut-off or expansion valves. Figs. 1 and 2 show sections, taken at right-angles to each other, of one form of the invention. The cut-off valve 6 works on the back of the ported shell 2 forming the main valve, which controls admission and exhaust of motive fluid through passages 33, 34 connected to opposite ends of the cylinder. The valve 2 has at one end a disc 16 with a slot in which engages a cross-bar 17 at the end of the tubular actuating-spindle ; and the valve 6 has a similar disc engaged in like manner by the spindle 23. The valve 6 is prevented from exerting excessive pressure on the valve 2 by means of a piston 12 with which it is connected by pins 7, 13 and a connecting-pin 14. The piston 12 is packed by means of a ring 11 compressed by a ring 10 and set-screws; and the spindles are provided with packing-rings against one end of which the discs are pressed by a spring 29. In a modification, shown in Fig. 6, a rectangular piston-block 52, packed at 51 so as to slide in the valve, is substituted for the piston 12. In other modifications, the valve 6 may be used alone, or the valves may be adapted for being applied at one end only of the cylinder. The spindles are rocked by arms 30, 31, the latter being connected to a block capable of being adjusted in a slot in a rocking lever by the engine governor.
Patent GB-189924091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-acting Mules and Twiners.
Inventor: MUSGRAVE MARTIN
Filed: 1899-12-04
Granted: 1900-11-17
Abstract: 24,091. Musgrave, M., Walsh, J., and Kitchen, T. Dec. 4. Mules and twiners.- During winding - on, the tin-roller shaft E is driven from the winding-drum G through the spurwheels P, 0 and a friction or ratchet clutch D, of which the movable part is slid into and out of gear at the proper times by the levers J, C, which are operated in one direction by a spring Y and in the other by an inclined projection B on the " gun-lever " A.
Patent GB-189925448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Controllers of Electric Motors.
Filed: 1899-12-22
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 25,448. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Case, F. E.]. Dec. 22. Cut-outs; switches.-Relates to safety devices connected with the controllers of electric motors for railway and other vehicles. Should the attend - ant's hand leave, even momentarily, the button B<1>, the spring lever C' is drawn out of a slot in the sleeve D, which is then rotated by the spring E, and a pin h on the cam D<3> attached to the sleeve engages the pawl H<1>, which releases the arm I', allowing the spring I<3> to draw the bridge I from the contacts K. The device is re-set by turning the controller to the position shown in Fig. 2, and this causes the projection D' to engage the toe I<2>, and the pin h clears the pawl H<1>, which then engages the arm I<1>. An excessive. current passing through the series coil H attracts its armature h<1> and pawl H<1> and releases the arm I<1>.
Patent GB-190000124-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feed-water Heaters.
Inventor: LANPHEAR LEWIS CASS
Filed: 1900-01-02
Granted: 1900-02-10
Abstract: 124. Lamphear, L. C. Jan. 2. Feedwater, heat ing.-Steam entering at 16 is deflected by the conical baffle 19, and passes upwards among the heating-coils 6 and 7 as shown by arrows. It then descends to the mouth of the downwardly - extended outlet pipe 17. Water of condensation is withdrawn by pipes 21 and 22.
Patent GB-190001928-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Fastening Device specially suitable for use with Trousers, Shirt Sleeves, Dresses, and other Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: REID SIDNEY
Filed: 1900-01-30
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 1928. Reid, S. Jan. 30. Safety-pins. - A fastening - appliance specially suitable for use with trousers, shirt sleeves, dresses, &c., consists of a hook 3, Fig. 6, and an eye 9, Fig. 7, each bent from a single piece of wire and formed with attaching devices resembling safety pins as shown.